Taking samples to find the cause of fish deaths in Hua Na Hydropower Reservoir
(Baonghean.vn) - Immediately after fish in cages died on Hua Na Hydropower Reservoir, authorities and leaders of Que Phong district stepped in to clarify the cause of the fish deaths.
On May 24, a working group including the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Nghe An Environmental Police, and leaders of Que Phong district directly went to the scene where the fish died to inspect and grasp the situation.
The team took samples of fish carcasses, water and fish food to study and clarify the cause of fish deaths. There is currently no official conclusion.
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Authorities took samples and tested the cause of fish deaths. Photo: Lo Tim |
Previously, on the surface of Hua Na Hydroelectric Lake, Que Phong District, there were many dead fish floating on the water surface. The main types of fish were catfish, grass carp, and silver carp - special fish with high value.
The area where many fish died was at the end of Thong Thu commune, bordering Dong Van commune. Here, many fish cages of local people were dead and floating. The dead fish were large fish, ready to be harvested, the estimated damage was about 200 million VND.